Coronary artery disease Doctors in test — Page 7

Dr. Sotirios Papathanasiou, MD, PhD, is an interventional cardiologist and arrhythmologist with over 20 years of experience. He is certified in interventional cardiology by EAPCI and the ESC. His expertise includes coronary artery disease, cardiac arrhythmias (including atrial fibrillation), heart failure, valvular disease, and congenital heart disease. He performs coronary angiography, angioplasty, and pacemaker implantation.

Education: Medical degree from the University of Ioannina School of Medicine. PhD from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (1999–2005). Postgraduate degree in interventional cardiology from the University of Athens. Training: Hippokrateion Hospital (University Cardiology Department), Alexandra Hospital, Onassis Cardiac Surgery Center, and Attikon Hospital. Affiliations: European Society of Cardiology (ESC), EAPCI, Hellenic Cardiological Society, and Hellenic Society of Lipidology and Atherosclerosis.

Languages: Greek and English.

Senior Medical Director at American Clinic, Demarest, with extensive leadership in healthcare management and innovation.

• CEO of Imperium Bio@Capital with 33 years of experience in healthcare strategy
• General Director of R&D Company focusing on endovascular technologies
• Chief Physician at Hadassah Medical Moscow, Skolkovo

Cardiologist

Eslie Perez leads teaching at Puerto Vallarta Regional Hospital, bringing expertise from diverse medical roles.

• Head of Teaching at Puerto Vallarta Regional Hospital
• General practitioner in private medical office for 12 years of experience
• Specialized in weight control clinic management
• Certified in biomagnetism by Higher Institute of Biomagnetism
• Skilled in various cosmetic and dermatological procedures

Dr. Ismail Oral Hastaoglu graduated from Cumhuriyet University Faculty of Medicine in 1998. He completed his specialization at Siyami Ersek Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Center in 2005. He is a member of several professional organizations, including EACTS, ESVS, UVCD, the Phlebology Association, and TKDCD.

Dr. Hastaoglu specializes in coronary bypass surgery, heart valve surgery, congenital heart diseases, heart tumors, and aneurysm treatments. He also has experience in carotid artery operations, aortic aneurysm repair, peripheral artery disease management, and AV fistula procedures. He has made important contributions to cardiovascular surgery.

Specializing in pediatric cardiology – Prof. Yilmaz Yozgat brings expertise to Medipol University Pendik Hospital.

• Over 27 years of experience of experience in cardiology
• Trained at top institutions including Gülhane Military Medical Academy
• Focuses on complex pediatric heart conditions
• Currently practices at Medipol University Pendik Hospital

Dr. Pradeep Nair brings 27 years of experience of cardiac surgery expertise to Aster Hospitals in Dubai, specializing in complex coronary procedures.

• Skilled in advanced techniques like Bentall Procedure and CABG Redo
• Trained at prestigious institutions including AIIMS, New Delhi and Waikato Hospital
• Special focus on cardiac valve replacements and VSD repairs
• MBBS, MS, and MCh in CTVS with additional specialized training

Dr. Hasan Yucel has successfully performed 10,000+ valve replacement surgeries with minimal complications at Medicana Sivas Hospital.

• 20 years of experience of experience in cardiology
• Specializes in heart valve diseases and rhythm disorders
• Graduated from Çukurova University School of Medicine
• National and international publications
• Guest speaker at scientific meetings